INTERNATIONAL (NPA) — March 18, 2026 — A funeral procession is underway at Revolution Square in Tehran for Iranian security chief Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani, both killed …
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Shockwaves in Tehran as latest Israeli strike targets Ismail Khatib, Iran’s spy chief
MIDDLE EAST (NPA) — March 18, 2026 — Tehran was rocked overnight as another Israeli airstrike reportedly zeroed in on Iran’s Intelligence Minister, Ismail Khatib, at his residence. Khatib, who …
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Netanyahu confirms killing of Ali Larijani and other commanders, vows “Strength of a Lion” against Iran
by Ibe Abuchiby Ibe AbuchiMIDDLE EAST (NPA) — March 17, 2026 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a broadcast monitored by Newpost Africa, today, confirmed the killing of Ali Larijani, whom he described …
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BREAKING: Israeli attacks kill Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council
by NPA Newsroomby NPA NewsroomMIDDLE EAST — (NPA) March 17, 2026 — The Israel Defence Force (IDF) said it conducted an airstrike last night in Iran’s capital, Tehran, targeting the outspoken Iranian Secretary of …
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EU announces €458 million in humanitarian aid for the Middle East
by Uloko Ibeby Uloko IbeINTERNATIONAL — (NPA) March 16, 2026 — The European Commission has approved €458 million in humanitarian aid for Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt in 2026. This comes as major …
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Middle East War: UAE air defences intercept 6 ballistic missiles and 21 drones from Iran
by Maro Chideraby Maro ChideraMIDDLE EAST — (NPA) March 16, 2026 — The United Arab Emirates military on Monday intercepted another barrage of Iranian missiles and drones. According to a statement released by the …
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Trump urges global action to secure the Strait of Hormuz, all eyes on China
INTERNATIONAL (NPA) — March 15, 2026 — U.S. President Donald Trump has urged the international community to take responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz, following Iran’s seizure of the …
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UAE air defences intercept another wave of Iranian missiles and drones
by Ibe Abuchiby Ibe AbuchiINTERNATIONAL — (NPA) March 15 — The United Arab Emirates authorities announced that its air defence system intercepted four ballistic missiles and six drones launched from Iran on March 15, …
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3 Iranian female footballers opt to return home after humanitarian visa offer
SPORTS— (NPA) March 15, 2026—Three members of Iran’s women’s national football team have chosen to return to their country despite being granted humanitarian visas in Australia. According to ABC News, …
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US strikes Iran’s Kharg Island as Trump warns of total destruction of oil assets
by Maro Chideraby Maro ChideraABUJA, NIGERIA — (NPA) MARCH 14 — The United States Army Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed a large-scale precision strike on Iran’s oil-rich Kharg Island and the epicentre of its …
